2025 Award Winners

American Heart Association Nation of Lifesavers Award

Presented in partnership with the American Heart Association, the Nation of Lifesavers Award recognizes businesses that are taking bold, measurable action to turn bystanders into lifesavers. This award honors organizations that are building a culture of cardiac emergency preparedness—through CPR training, AED access, emergency response planning, and community engagement. Finalists are leading the way in making Austin the safest place in the country to experience a cardiac emergency.

Best Place for Working Parents

Presented in partnership with United Way for Greater Austin and Early Matters Greater Austin, The Best Place for Working Parents® Innovator Awards annually honor businesses among our designees that are leading the way in supporting working parents through cutting-edge, creative solutions that are benefiting their caregiving workforce and their bottom line.

Company Culture

A company or organization that fosters a creative, collaborative workplace culture to enhance performance and sustain a competitive advantage with opportunities for growth.

Consumer Product

A consumer product company that stands out by offering a unique product that creates a niche market.

Customer Experience

Acknowledges a company or organization dedicated to an outstanding customer experience and satisfaction in all aspects of sales and services.

Employee Health & Wellness

A company or organization that creates an employee-centered wellness culture and provides access and opportunities for all employees.

Entrepreneurial VIsion

Individuals who are founders, co-founders and currently engaged with the company in a for-profit business that is at least 3 years old and demonstrate success and a drive for excellence

Environmental Champion

A company or organization recognized for its best practices. Business sustainability is about creating more goods and services with less resources, waste and pollution that positively impact the environment.

Nonprofit Impact

A 501(c) (3) public charity or private foundation that has been in business for 3 years or more with at least 5 employees, that is tirelessly focused on serving the community and the partnerships they have built with for-profit organizations.

Small Business Excellence

A company that has been in business for three years or more with 5-50 employees and has established a positive reputation and demonstrates excellence in innovation, management, marketing, customer service, and integrity.

Technology Innovation

A company or organization that has developed visionary and transformative technology that impacts the business market.

Uniquely Austin

This coveted award honors a company that exemplifies what it means to live and do business in Austin and is selected by public voting. The community made their voices heard this year that Thinkery is uniquely Austin!

2025 Austinite of the Year Announced: Kerry Hall

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Pivotal Partners

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